Hi - I *only* have $1K to spend on 2 floorstanding speakers and a sub .. recommendations? I'll pick up the center and surround speakers later. I'm about 50/50 between music (loud rock) and 'home theater' usage for this system (I like to play music loud enough to accompany with drums, bass, etc ...), and would rather get a quality 2+1 setup rather then get a full 5.1 that I won't be happy with.

Recommendations? Will "home theater" speakers (such as Infinity Primus 362, PSB 5T, etc.) go loud enough (with an Onyko 605?)? I don't live close enough to a "good" audio store so I can't listen to many choices . Thanks in advance for your input!

Hi - I *only* have $1K to spend on 2 floorstanding speakers and a sub .. recommendations? I'll pick up the center and surround speakers later. I'm about 50/50 between music (loud rock) and 'home theater' usage for this system (I like to play music loud enough to accompany with drums, bass, etc ...), and would rather get a quality 2+1 setup rather then get a full 5.1 that I won't be happy with.

Recommendations? Will "home theater" speakers (such as Infinity Primus 362, PSB 5T, etc.) go loud enough (with an Onyko 605?)? I don't live close enough to a "good" audio store so I can't listen to many choices . Thanks in advance for your input!

Check out Audio Advisor and you can find PBS,NHT and other fine speakers on sale and clearance. Kennyt let me know that they have a 30 day return policy - money back! I bought my first Kimber cables from them over 12 years ago. My offices have purchased Grado headsets from them and they are sweet!!!

It's pretty tough to find what you are asking for at that price point. One speaker manufacturer that can get you close is DCM, they make some very good and inexpensive loudspeakers and subwoofers, but even they might be a little more than the $1K you have. Check them out, they are well know for their original Time Window speakers, and are really cutting price point with their new lines, but even they might not get you both towers and a sub for $1K.

Well, if prevailing opinion is that it would be *strategically* better to get to mains for around a grand (w/o sub) ... any recommendations? I'd like to narrow down to 2 or 3 choices to audition. thanks!!